Meet our Surgeons, Anaesthetists, and Sydney Office Team

We are a passionate, experienced and caring team. View our bios below and feel free to reach out. We are happy to help.

Our Surgeons

Professor Nirmal Patel

MBBS (Hons), FRACS (OHNS) MS (Research UNSW)

Specialising in Endoscopic Ear Surgery for Cholesteatoma and Chronic Ear Infection, Eustachian Tube Surgery, Cochlear Implant and Lateral Skull Base Surgery. Other interests are Children’s ENT disorders.

Dr Leo Pang

BSc (Med) MB BS FRACS (OHNS)

Specialising in Adults’ and Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat disorders, with a subspecialty interest in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Thyroid Surgery.

Dr Justin Kong

MBBS Bsc (MED) MMed FRACS (ORL-HNS)

Specialising in Endoscopic Sinus and Nasal Airway Surgery as well as Anterior Skull Base Surgery. Other interests are Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat disorders.

Dr Fiona Ting

MBBS (Hons 1) BSc (Med) MClinEpid, FRACS (OHNS)

Specialising in Endoscopic Sinus and Nasal Airway Surgery as well as Anterior Skull Base Surgery. Other interests are Children’s Ear, Nose and Throat disorders.

Anaesthetists

Dr Kirsty Morgan

Children and Adult ENT Anaesthetist

Dr Kirsty Morgan studied Medicine at the University of NSW and worked as a Resident Medical Officer at St George Hospital and affiliated hospitals.

Dr Matt Griffiths

Children and Adult ENT Anaesthetist

Dr Griffiths graduated from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery with first class honours.

Dr Chris Wong

Specialist Anaesthetist

Dr Chris Wong graduated from the University of NSW with Bachelor Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery with honours.

Dr Kenneth Nam

Specialist Anaesthetist

Dr Kenneth Nam graduated from University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery.

Office Team

Sharon – Practice Manager

Sharon has been a Practice Manager in the health Industry for the past 15 years with 11 of those years being in Specialist ENT. She has worked in major health organisations as well as smaller practices. She takes a compassionate and empathetic approach with patients and she has learnt to tailor her management styles to suit the needs of the specialist doctors, all staff and stakeholders accordingly.

She enjoys travelling, coastal walks and spending time with her family.

Alissa – PA for Dr Leo Pang

This is Alissa’s second role in the Health Industry. She has more than 4 year’s experience in ophthalmology and is expanding her knowledge in ENT.

Alissa loves spending time with her friends and family, occasionally being a children’s entertainer for birthday parties, baking birthday cakes, camping and spending time at the beach.

Email: avarlet@hillsent.com.au

Yagani - PA for A/Prof Nirmal Patel

I have been in the Health Industry for over 15 years, my previous role were pharmaceutical industry and spine devices but am excited to expand my knowledge in ENT.

I enjoy my weekends spending time with my family and friends, and personally I love to cooking, travelling and experiencing different cultures.

Email: ypather@hillsent.com.au

Michelle (Shelley) – PA for Dr Justin Kong

Shelley joins our team bringing with her over ten years experience in private practice within the health industry, Shelley is excited to be expanding her knowledge and experience across ENT.

In her spare time, Shelley enjoys travelling, camping and spending time with family and friends.

Email: ssmith@hillsent.com.au

Kadie – Receptionist/Administration

Kadie has 27 years’ experience and exposure to front desk ‘people focused’ career placements. She has formal medical administration Training and currently undertaking Cert IV in Practice Management. She gained a broad mix of professional skills while working for a Cardiologist/Paediatrician/Gynaecologist/ and Neurologist.

She is enjoying her new role as receptionist at Syd Hills ENT with supportive enthusiastic employees that share a common goal of making a difference.